Lead Electrical Engineer - Water & Wastewater Projects

Hazen and Sawyer; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hazen & Sawyer in Newport News, VA seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to design electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities and serve as lead electrical engineer on projects as needed.

The role supports local and regional projects, collaborates with clients and other engineers, mentors junior staff, and contributes to scope and fee documents. Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, PE license, and experience with SKM/ETAP, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• 5–14 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial electrical engineering and design
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in at least one U.S. state; ability to be licensed in others
• Experience with SKM or ETAP power system software
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit BIM software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills for client/contractor/engineer interactions

Responsibilities

• Power systems design for water and wastewater facilities, including medium/low voltage distribution, generator design, motor controls, VFDs, and lighting
• Prepare project specifications and edit master specifications
• Lead electrical engineer on multiple projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget
• Perform site visits from concept through construction
• Create electrical designs in AutoCAD and/or Revit as required
• Conduct power system studies in SKM and/or ETAP as required
• Support construction administration tasks and RFI responses
• Perform factory witness testing of electrical equipment
• Assist in business development and proposal preparation
• Develop scope and fee documents for electrical portions of projects
• Fill the role of Project Manager for selected electrical projects

Skills

Strong communication

Client interaction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SKM

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Hazen & Sawyer in Newport News, VA seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to design electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities and serve as lead electrical engineer on projects as needed.

The role supports local and regional projects, collaborates with clients and other engineers, mentors junior staff, and contributes to scope and fee documents. Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, PE license, and experience with SKM/ETAP, AutoCAD, and Revit.